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Contingent Labour

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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04 Mar 2026 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the assignment titled "Contingent Labour" was conducted by The National Archives based in Richmond, England. This process, classified under the CPV code 79620000 for the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, has reached the award stage. The tender followed a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 23rd February 2026 and will conclude on 21st August 2026, with the entire contract valued at £33,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th February 2026 and the award notice publication on 4th March 2026.

This procurement offers valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in personnel and staffing services. Given the nature of contingent labour supply requiring agility and flexibility, businesses adept in providing temporary staffing solutions would be well-positioned to compete. The selected supplier is Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale company. While large companies are already involved, this procurement still encourages the participation of SMEs due to its suitability provisions for such enterprises, potentially fostering competitive diversification in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Temporary assignment of Contingent Labour.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92be452a-f4f6-4700-af71-6d0426bc230d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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